How happy is the Christian’s state!

His sins are all forgiven;

A cheering ray confirms the grace,

And lifts his hopes to heaven.

2 Though in the rugged path of life

He heaves the pensive sigh;

Yet, trusting in his God, he finds

Delivering grace is nigh.

3 If, to prevent his wandering steps,

He feels the chastening rod,

The gentle stroke shall bring him back

To his forgiving God.

4 And when the welcome message comes

To call his soul away,

His soul in raptures shall ascend

To everlasting day.